Potbelly Sandwich Works
First Potbelly location in Delaware, franchise owned by Vipul Patel and Dharampal Patel who signed a four-location deal for Delaware and part of Maryland. Fast-casual sandwich chain offering sandwiches, soups and salads.
Dave & Buster’s
41,589-square-foot entertainment hub featuring more than 100 arcade games, full-service restaurant with chef-crafted menu, inventive drinks and sports bar with 40-foot WOW wall TV screen. Currently hiring for the location.
Caffeena Coffee House
Luxury Michigan-based Yemeni coffee shop expanding to Bethlehem in former Starbucks space. Features signature luxury design, conference room, private rooms, and multi-faith room. Serves Yemeni coffee and pastries. Operated by Jasmine Hasni.
Vegans Are Us
Vegan soul food restaurant expanding from New Jersey to Philadelphia’s Chinatown Square. Menu features plant-based burgers, handhelds, soups, salads and breakfast options including Ultimate Beast Mac & Cheese Burger and Philly V-Steak.
The Railyard
Triple Sun Spirits Co. is renovating and expanding their Emmaus tasting room into ‘The Railyard’ – a new concept combining distillery experience with sit-down restaurant. Will feature three distinct rooms: game room with arcade games and pool tables, dining room with open kitchen serving elevated sandwiches and salads, and upgraded tasting room/retail shop.
KIX Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
KIX Night Club and Bar is planning to add a rooftop bar and upscale restaurant to its existing property. The renovation project is 2-3 years out and will bring the total to 9 bars on one property.
Lucca Living Room
Italian-inspired casual lounge concept with wood-fired pizzas and small plates, sister restaurant to Lucca Coastal Kitchen. Features u-shaped bar, open pasta and pizza kitchen, and will serve lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Sushi by Bou
Omakase sushi restaurant opening at the Westin Tempe Hotel. Offers 12-17 course experiences in a speakeasy setting with cocktails and theatrics. Part of a growing chain with about 20 locations.
Starfish Scottsdale
5,200-square-foot Asian-inspired restaurant by Starfish Hospitality Group, their first location outside California. Features over 70 shareable plates with Southeast Asian flavors, indoor seating and patio. Limited reservations available May 1-4 ahead of opening.
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
Florida-based breakfast franchise opening three locations across Sacramento region. Exploring sites in Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, and Greater Sacramento area. Plan to secure first location by late 2026 with inaugural opening in early 2027.